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Wincanton has excellent sports facilities. Wincanton Sports Centre was opened in 2002, funded by National Lottery grant and is run by Wincanton Community Sports Ltd, located next to King Arthur’s Community School, West Hill - activities on offer at the centre are swimming, a fitness suite, karate, badminton, trampolining and hockey. For more information on Wincanton Sports Centre contact 01963 824400

Wincanton Sports Ground and Maddocks Pavilion at Moor Lane has long been established as the Towns main outdoor facility providing a 56 acre site previously offering 6 pitches including a junior pitch, 1 rugby pitch and a practice area, 1 cricket square, 4 tennis courts and a multi-use area suitable for tennis, netball, 5 a-side football and basketball. Since September 2001 the facilities have grown and now include a bowling green, and a large Clubhouse, Maddocks Pavilion (remembering Jim Maddocks who left a legacy to the town). The ground is home to Wincanton Town Youth Football Club, Wincanton Town Football Club, Wincanton Rugby Club, Wincanton Tennis Club and Wincanton Bowls Club. The site has been used for car shows, circus entertainment, public and private parties, wedding receptions, tournaments and youth activities. For more information on Wincanton Sports Ground contact 01963 31815

Throughout the year Wincanton’s famous racecourse stages numerous race meetings - including a full National Hunt programme - and a variety of fairs, displays and events. It also accommodates a 9 hole pay-and-play golf course and in the summer months a popular caravan and campsite. For more information on Wincanton Racecourse contact 01963 32344